The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded almost $52 million to 59 communities through the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program to develop community facilities, carry out public works projects, and provide economic development assistance. HUD awarded $1,000,000 in ICDBG funds to the Wyandotte Nation to expand and improve the Pow-Wow Grounds, including a paved parking lot, an additional row for vendors, an additional restroom, Recreational Vehicle (RV) pads for campers, and a designated space for a lacrosse field. Other features include new sensor faucets for the existing restrooms, a public address (PA) system throughout the grounds, a new septic tank and leach field, new circuit panels, and 14’ light-emitting diode (LED) lighting poles.
The ICDBG Program provides eligible grantees with direct grants for use in developing viable Indian and Alaska Native Communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate income persons.